Lorraine Jensen

Lorraine Jensen, age 81, a resident of rural Pelican Rapids, Minnesota died at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday, May 15, 2014.Lorraine Betty Schleske was born August 7, 1932 in Friberg Township near Erhard, MN the daughter of Alfred and Jennie (Norgren) Schleske. Lorraine was baptized at Bagstevold Lutheran Church and confirmed at Maplewood Lutheran Church both of Erhard, Minnesota. Lorraine went to country school near Erhard and later attended school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Lorraine moved to California where she met Henry Osborne and they were united in marriage on March 7, 1953. Lorraine and Henry moved to New Jersey where they lived from 1955 to 1968. In 1968 they moved to Erhard, Minnesota for a short time. Soon after, Lorraine and Henry made their home in rural Pelican Rapids. Henry died on November 8, 1970.On September 2, 1975, Lorraine was married to Ray Jensen. Lorraine was employed with West Central Turkeys Inc. and Miller's Caf in Pelican Rapids, Holiday Inn, Fergus Falls, Bergen's Greenhouse in Detroit Lakes, and she also offered childcare in her home for various local families. Ray died on May 28, 2012.Lorraine was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, outdoor activities, playing cards, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Lorraine is survived by her children: Bill (Eileen) Osborne, Pelican Rapids, Pamella (Steve) Reed, Lewiston, CA, Dorathy (Oren Eide) Cusey, Dent, MN, Barry (Melissa) Osborne, Brainerd, MN, John (Kristin) Osborne, Detroit Lakes, MN, and Serrina (Jared McKinnon) Osborne, Argusville, ND; stepsons: Ron (Diane) Jensen, Pelican Rapids, Richard (Jeanette) Jensen, West Fargo, ND and Rodney (Jodi) Jensen, Fergus Falls, MN; step daughter-in-law, Colleen Jensen; twenty-two grandchildren: Shane (Chrissy) Osborne, Erica (Mike) Christianson, Jeremy (Rachel) Osborne, Kelly (Andrew) Evenson, Danielle (Daniel) Wisniewski, Michael (Jodi) Peters Jr., Vanessa Cusey, Matthew, Charlotte, Mike and Jess Church, Maxim, Atticus and Silas Osborne, Emma and Jack Osborne, Alexander Jensen and Otto Huss, Michele Jensen (Jawaan Collins), Jessica (Alan) Hoeper, Kirk (Peggy) Jensen, Jordan Aaberg; Fourteen great-grandchildren: Shantell Gnahn, Paxton and Owen Osborne, Peyton Christianson, Ava, Daryn and Cameron Evenson, Eric, Eli, and Evin Wisniewski, Cameron and Siria Peters, Hannah and Henry Hoeper; sisters: Joyce (Al) Pope, Nokomis, Florida, LaVon Morris, Minot, ND; brothers: Russell (Sandy) Schleske, Oakland, CA and Roger (LouAnn) Schleske, Pelican Rapids.Lorraine was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Osborne and Raymond Jensen; daughter, Jeanette Osborne, step-son Randy Jensen; grand-children, Jesse Osborne, Spencer Church, Elizabeth Osborne, Dane Jensen, great-grandchild, Madison McClean; brother, Lyle Schleske, sisters: Darlene Huffaker and Jean Gravelle.Visitation: Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, MNFuneral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572